Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can
be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at
room temperature, depending on the time available
for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen,
directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will
take longer.
Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one or more trays
for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with
water, then put them in the freezer compartment.
Do not use metallic instruments to remove the
trays from the freezer.
Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of use,
before putting the products in the compartment let
the appliance run for at least two hours on the
coldest setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the
normal operating position.
Important
In the event of accidental defrosting, for example
due to a power failure, if the power has been off
for longer that the value shown in the technical
characteristics chart under “rising time”, the
defrosted food must be consumed quickly or
cooked immediately and then refrozen (after
cooling).
Freezing fresh food
The 4-star compartment is suitable for
long term storage of commercially frozen food, and
for freezing fresh food. Do not exceed the storage
times shown by the manufacturer on the
commercially frozen food packets.
Depress the ambient switch at least 3 hours before
loading food to be frozen.
To help you make the most of the freezing process,
here are some important hints:
Place the food to be frozen in the top compartment
as this is the coldest part.
ZERO DEGREE Compartment
Temperature
The temperature in this compartment is
automatically maintained between 0°C and +3°C.
No adjustment is needed by the user.
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Food storage and humidity control
Various fresh foods can be stored in the ZERO
DEGREE compartment for almost twice as long as
in the refrigerator compartment. The humidity
contained in the foods (in particular fruit and
vegetables) make optimum storage conditions
possible. The two top drawers are fitted with slits (A -
see figure) (adjustable by means of sliding levers)
which allow the humidity inside the drawers to be
varied. Highest humidity is maintained with the slits
closed. The bottom drawer is low humidity.
Food recommended for storage in the
ZERO DEGREE compartment
The following foods can be stored in this
compartment:
low humidity:
MEAT MILK
FISH BUTTER
SHELLFISH SOFT CHEESES
high humidity:
MUSHROOMS STRAWBERRIES
ARTICHOKES RASPBERRIES
ASPARAGUS PEACHES
CAULIFLOWER APRICOTS
CARROTS APPLES
PEARS RADISHES
CHERRIES GRAPES
Defrosting
The ZERO DEGREE compartment defrosts
automatically. The defrost water is collected in a
small bowl located at the back of the appliance, just
above the compressor, from which it evaporates.
